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Health
Secrets of a Macrobiotic Kitchen - Monday, February 6th
Jill Gusman - 6:30 - 10:00
pm $110
Join Jill Gusman for a
fascinating look at the lesser known power foods and
techniques of macrobiotic cooking. Learn what essential
nutrients can help curb over-snacking or bingeing and
where to find them; how to crank up the nutritional
power of your meals with simple, tasty condiments and
unique side dishes that increase vitality; and key
lifestyle points that further promote good
health.
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What I
Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Food
Business (Lecture) -
Monday, February
6th Terry Frishman with Sarma
Melngailis - 6:00 - 10;00 pm $85
Increase your chances for
success as you discover the top ten mistakes that send
businesses spinning out of control. You'll learn tips
for managing cash flow, supervising employees, pricing,
marketing, and lots more. Terry will interview Sarma
Melngailis, co-founder of Pure Food and Wine, founder
and CEO of One Lucky Duck, and co-author of Raw
Food/Real World and Living Raw Food.
You'll find out what went right, what went not-so-right,
what caught Sarma off-guard, and what she would do
differently
now.
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Chocolate Euphoria - Thursday, February 9th
Jay Weinstein - 6:30 - 10:00
pm $120
Each of these
melt-in-your-mouth world-class desserts is built around
a different technique and, using Jay's tips and tricks,
you'll learn how to make nut flour, correctly fold
ingredients for maximum aeration and lightness, temper
mousse, whip egg whites to soft and stiff peaks, bake a
cake in a bain marie, pipe with a pastry bag, and
prepare freeze-ahead/cook-later soufflés. Get ready to
feel the
love.
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Brazilian Tapas for Carnival - Friday, February 10th
Leticia Moreinos Schwartz -
6:00 - 9:30 pm $110
Why not celebrate this
exuberant Brazilian holiday with a party of your own?
These easy-to-prepare tapas are perfect for entertaining
and reflect the joy and color of the day itself. You'll
samba your way through the kitchen as Chef Leticia,
author of The Brazilian Kitchen, shows you how
to make it
special.
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Handmade Pasta - Now That's
Italian - Monday, February 13th
Stefania Patinella - 6:30 -
10:00 pm $110
Learn the easy way to make
your own pasta dough from various flours to achieve a
variety of textures and how to form traditional shapes
such as roll-off- the-fork cavatelli, stuffed
ravioli, fettuccine, and agnolotti. You'll
learn how to make pasta by hand & by machine and
prepare beautiful sauces to accompany
each.
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A
Scintillating Valentine's Day Experience - Tuesday, February 14th
Richard LaMarita - 6:30 -
10:00 pm $140 per person
Instead of going
out for dinner on this special night, why not cook up a
fabulous feast together? From the first slippery oyster
to the last melting mouthful of chocolate, you and your
special one will be swept along on a sensuous ride of
textures, tastes, shapes and
colors.
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Food
and Your Genetics (Lecture) - Wednesday, February
15th
Dr. Peter Bongiorno
- 6:30 - 9:30 pm $60
Incredible as it seems, what
we put on our plates actually contributes to, or
modifies, the functioning of our DNA. You'll be amazed
to discover how foods can influence dramatic changes -
helping to cause, heal, or prevent a disease by turning
specific genes on or off. Learn how we can help our
genes make great decisions on our behalf, and how to
make truly informed choices about eating for
health.
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Constant Cravings - Thursday, February 16th
Denise Straiges - 6:30 - 10:00
pm $110
Do you find yourself
frequently craving sweets? Chocolate? Salty foods? Bread
and other carbohydrates? Does your energy level seem to
crash around 3 pm? If you are answering "yes" to any of
these questions, please join us for a fun-filled evening
as Denise sheds some light on the meaning of those
cravings. You will learn easy, tangible ways to satisfy
yourself with healthier food choices.
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Calling
All Locavores: Homemade Bread & Market Menu Live
from Union Sq. -
Saturday, February 18th
Jay Weinstein - 10:00 am - 4:00
pm $160
Join chef instructor &
cookbook author Jay Weinstein for a true market-to table
culinary adventure. You'll start by preparing dough for
focaccia. While it's rising, Jay will lead you to the
Union Sq. Greenmarket where you'll learn to shop the way
market-driven chefs do - by choosing what's local and
seasonal. The ingredients you select will determine the
menu. Learn to improvise rather than solely rely on
recipes!
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Basics
1: How to Begin - Sunday, February
19th
Jill Gusman - 10:00 am - 5:00
pm $170
Explore
health-supportive foods including whole grains, beans,
sea vegetables, condiments, oils and natural sweeteners;
why we use them and how to gradually stock your pantry
with these high quality staples. Learn menu planning
& how to create nutritious balanced meals that leave
you free of
cravings!
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MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 20th (Presidents'
Day)
TEENS
AND TWEENS TAKE THE
KITCHEN
- WITH
CHEF INSTRUCTOR AND HOMEOPATH DENISE
STRAIGES
Establish your culinary
independence by engaging hands, mind and appetite in
this interactive, informative & fun class. Learn the
real truth about how different foods affect our
bodies-like what not to eat before a test!
You'll learn the basics of a healthy kitchen, sharpen
your knife skills, and work as a team to master a
practical variety of nutritiously delicious recipes
especially designed to satisfy your taste
buds.
For more information contact registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com
or 212-645-5170 (ext. 4).
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